Research Mentor Information
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Primary Research Mentor Name: Carolina Gonzalez
Research Mentor Preferred Pronouns: she, her
When potential research assistants are reaching out via email, what is your preferred honorific?: Dr.
Contact Email (FSU Email if affiliated): cgonzalez3@fsu.edu
Position Title: Faculty
FSU College (if applicable): Arts and Sciences
FSU Department or Non-FSU Organization Affiliation: Modern Languages and Linguistics
Headshot (optional): https://cre.fsu.edu/system/files/webform/urop_project_proposal_portal/8301/Carolina-Gonzalez-1.jpg

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Overall Project Details
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Title of the Project: Exploring language invention: A digital exhibit
Project Keywords: Languages; conlanging; website
Are you currently looking for research assistants?: No
Number of Research Assistants Needed : 2
Relevant Research Assistant Major(s):
Open to all majors

Project Location:: On FSU Main Campus
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Please select the choice that most accurately describes your expectations for the research assistant(s):: Partially Remote
Approximately how many hours a week would the research assistant(s) need to work?: 6-8
Roughly what time frame do you expect research assistant(s) to work?: Flexible schedule (Combination of business and outside of business. TBD between student and research mentor.)
Overall Research Project Description:
This research project involves developing a website that introduces language invention ('conlanging') and features selected examples of conlangs  created by FSU students. These conlangs are based on an original fictional world and encompass 100-200 vocabulary items, a full grammar, a fictional map, a writing system, and the translation of a myth or legend into the conlang. Much of the research and content for this website was conducted/developed during 2022-2023; the next phase of the project involves editing website materials, conducting additional research, and implementing website organization and content. Ultimately, the goal of the website is to increase the visibility of FSU students’ creative conlanging projects and serve as inspiration to other students interested in this area. This project is connected to both my research (a book on conlanging, in progress) and teaching at FSU.

Research Tasks:
Conlanging literature review
Editing content (word, podcasts)
Conducting interviews
Implementing and editing website content/structure


Skills that research assistant(s) may need::
Required: Initiative; motivation; willingness to learn
Highly recommended: Interest in languages and conlanging


Mentoring Philosophy:
I focus on fostering professional growth and developing meaningful connections with my students. As a UROP mentor, I provide guidance on all aspects of the research project but I am also open to students' constructive ideas and suggestions.  I meet my students regularly to make sure that the goals of the project are going met, but also to ask how their classes are going, and to remind them to take care of themselves and have a good work/life balance. I strive to be frank but compassionate, providing constructive criticism if needed and also frequent encouragement.
I value mutual respect and accountability. I don't expect perfection: mistakes are part of the learning process. I have participated in UROP many times, and on several occasions I have remained in touch with UROP students well after the year is over. UROP can result in continued mentoring during your undergraduate studies and beyond; sometimes it leads to long-term research collaboration in academic presentations and publications as well.


Please provide a link to your publications, a video clip, or a website for your research project (if applicable):: https://modlang.fsu.edu/person/carolina-gonzalez
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UROP Program Elements
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Mentor Handbook, FAQs, and Communication: Yes
UROP Performance Evaluation: Yes
Materials Grant: Yes
UROP Poster Presentation: Yes

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Year: 2023
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